"I saw a man driving his white van this morning with an Alsatian on his lap!"
Should it be more difficult for learner drivers to get their licence? The RAC has called for a radical shake-up of driver training in the UK. This is the plan... Everyone should have to spend a year driving at night and in the winter before they even take their test. No-one can carry passengers until they've had their full licence for two years. Also if you pick up 6 points within your first th...
2m Jul 17, 2013
2m
David tells JVS "My Mum was attacked, stabbed 22 times and left for dead"
David from Hemel Hempstead joins JVS in the studio. His elderly Mother was attacked and left for dead in her home by an intruder. The attacker was arrested and put in prison for 7 years. To hear the full interview and more from JVS click here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001xfs2 #prison #justice #bbc #murder #attack
3m Jul 16, 2013
3m
Angry Melvin loses it again! This time he calls JVS an unemployment hating Nazi!
During the phone in JVS asks "Is 500 pounds a week enough for people on benefits to live on?" A cap on the total amount of benefits that people aged 16 to 24 can receive is being rolled out across the UK. Couples and single parents will now not receive more than 500 pounds per week whilst single people will receive a maximum of 350 pounds. Furious... Melvin calls to have his say and completel...
3m Jul 15, 2013
3m
"I am a black woman! If you are allergic to black people...Don't come in!"
Cafe owner Martha-Renee Kolleh placed this sign on the door of her West Yorkshire Cafe because she was fed up with people walking out when they saw the colour of her skin. JVS wants your views - Do you think Martha's sign is a good way to fight racism? Join the conversation, Thursday from 10am. 08459 455 555 Listen to Martha telling BBC Radio Leeds why she put the sign up.
30s Jul 10, 2013
30s
Tomorrow on the JVS Show - Do you have a problem with foie gras being served across Beds, Herts and Bucks? AUDIO: Kate Winslet narrates undercover footage of foie gras production for Peta.
The singer Morrissey has donated £10,000 to Peta's campaign against foie gras. JVS is taking your views on foie gras being served in the Three Counties. On their website Peta say "Morrissey has put his money where his mouth is to combat the cruelty of foie gras – by donating £10,000 to PETA for a hard-hitting ad campaign that slams Fortnum & Mason for selling the vile product." #peta #foiegra...
2m Jul 09, 2013
2m
Katie Hopkins will be on the JVS Show on Monday. She says "I won't allow my children to associate with children named Troy, Chad, Michelle, Cindy Jayden or Hayden"
On Monday JVS will play you the hilarious interview he did with former apprentice contestant Katie Hopkins. She has caused a minor stir saying that she can tell you how a child will behave simply by their name. This is just a little sneak preview of their conversation… Are you offended by her comments or do you think this is perfectly acceptable? Are you called Troy, Chad, Michelle, Cindy Ja...
50s Jul 05, 2013
50s
Can you help JVS reunite Audrey with her silver Nokia 6300?
Audrey called the JVS Show to see if anyone has information on her lost phone. She misplaced her silver Nokia 6300 on the 30th June outside the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage after picking up her children from a Jimmy Carr performance. This phone is of huge sentimental value as it belonged to her husband who recently died. If you have any information please call the JVS Show team on 01582...
4m Jul 04, 2013
4m
Is it rude to chat on your phone while being served in a shop? Iain Lee thinks so...
After a woman was told to get off her mobile by the cashier in Sainsbury's for talking on her mobile whilst being served, Iain Lee challenged his reporter Sophie Sulehria to do the same. What would the shop keepers in Luton think? Have a listen... Listen to Iain Lee, Monday - Friday from 6 till 9 Listen again or listen live here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7m8 #embarrassing #funny...
2m Jul 03, 2013
2m
Maaria tells JVS "My Mum has lived in the UK for 30 years and still doesn't speak English"
Is it a good idea to deny benefits to people who can’t speak English? In his spending review the Chancellor George Osborne says speak English to the standard of a 9 year old at Primary School or you can't get out of work benefits. Listen to the full interview and more from JVS - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001xfs2 @jvsshow @bbc3cr
5m Jun 27, 2013
5m
Andrew Selous tells Iain Lee he will 'take more care' before he tweets
MP for South West Bedfordshire Andrew Selous tells Iain Lee that he will 'take more' care before he tweets in the future. Following the Chancellor's announcement yesterday, he tweeted "Strongly support the loss of benefits unless claimants lean English." He deleted the tweet soon after. You can listen to the programme here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p019spbj Or you can get the weekly p...
2m Jun 27, 2013
2m
Why don't some women like chest hair? Steven from Broxbourne has a theory - it has something to do with teddy bears...
3m Jun 26, 2013
3m
Evita from South Africa finds love at a bus stop in Milton Keynes.
Evita calls in to Justin Dealey on Schools Out to share her story.
6m Jun 25, 2013
6m
Luton Peace Rally
A second peace rally has been held in Luton following a spate of violent crime. Delaney Brown Senior told the crowd about the moment his grandson was murdered http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p019lsgv
25s Jun 23, 2013
25s
"I met my wife of 6 years when she was 14 and I was 18."
Marco talks to JVS about how he met his wife in Brazil when she was just 14 years old. JVS received Marco's call during a phone in about teacher Jeremy Forrest. The 30 year old started having a sexual relationship with one of his pupils when she was 15 years old. He was found guilty of child abduction yesterday in court where he was called a paedophile who groomed his pupil for sex before taki...
2m Jun 21, 2013
2m
HEARTBREAKING: George calls Justin Dealey on Schools Out to request a song for his late wife
Hear the show in full here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p019b3wlShare your musical memories with Justin every Saturday morning 9-12 on 08459 455 555
5m Jun 17, 2013
5m
Sex - "In today's climate it's one of the few things pensioners can enjoy without being threatened with cuts"
JVS is joined in the studio by Margaret Holyland, a great grandmother from Bedfordshire. She's helping a well known sex store create a new range of products for the older woman. Margaret will feature on Channel 4 tonight in a programme called Sex Toy Story. She makes up a panel of eight women - calling themselves The O Team - in advising Ann Summers what older women want. Listen to the full ...
5m Jun 13, 2013
5m
"SMACK MY DOG... GO ON, HE WON'T HURT YOU" - Ted in Luton. Iain lee hears your views on muzzling dogs.
Mp's will again debate the issue of dog attacks. "Muzzle all dogs" - @IainLee. Click to hear some of the people Iain spoke to. And hear the full show here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01951wr@BBC3cr
3m Jun 13, 2013
3m
Rob asked if you'd ever been attacked by an animal...turns out a lot of you have
3m Jun 12, 2013
3m
Etiquette expert William Hanson shares his disgust at budget supermarkets. JVS Show listeners say he's a snob!
Are Aldi and Lidl great or grotty? Recently Claudia Connell, writer for the Daily Mail and Waitrose shopper, tried Aldi and admits to being a bit of a convert. So are budget supermarkets great or grotty? That's the question JVS asks William Hanson but was he ready for the reply? Listen to the full interview here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001xfs2
5m Jun 11, 2013
5m
Amazing call: Samantha tells JVS what life was like growing up with an alcoholic Mother. Her Mum, fresh out of detox, calls in to have her say.
Jonathan is joined by 21-year-old Samantha. She tells him what life was like growing up with an alcoholic mother. After being discharged from detox, her mum calls in to have her say. Tomorrow on the show - both mother and daughter will be live in the studio with a family mediator. Can they put their differences aside once and for all? Listen Again to the show here... http://www.bbc.co.uk/progr...
4m Jun 04, 2013
4m
It's not my responsibility to babysit my grandchildren, I want to enjoy my retirement!
Is it every grandparents duty to provide childcare? Grandparents Plus and Age UK research suggests grandparents care for 14 per cent of under 14's John in MK tells JVS it's not my responsibility to look after my grandchildren, I've already worked for 49 years! Listen to more from the JVS Show -http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001xfs2
5m May 30, 2013
5m
HEART WARMING: 4 year old Maddox calls 999 to save his mum's life. Hear that phone call with Iain Lee
Four-year-old Maddox from Milton Keynes saved his mum's life by calling the emergency services when she collapsed at home. @IainLee @BBC3CRHear the full show here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p018z7s0
4m May 29, 2013
4m
JVS is joined in the studio by Delaney Brown Sr
Delaney's grandfather, Delaney Sr tells Jonathan what he believes happened on the day his Grandson was murdered. He also discusses gang rivalry in Luton and his feelings towards Kyle Beckford and his family. Listen to the full interview http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p018ccdl #gang #luton #delaney #bbc #marshfarm #bedfordshire #murder #rivalry
5m May 23, 2013
5m
Conservative Grassroots chairman Robert Woollard tells Iain why he's against gay marriage
Conservative Grassroots chairman Robert Woollard tells Iain why he's against gay marriage
4m May 20, 2013
4m
"I rather enjoy handling some rosy Brazilians"
Roberto speaks to Tom Thomas, the naturalist in Luton who's found over 150 different species of spider in his garden.
1m May 16, 2013
1m
Conservative Cat Fight: Edwina Currie on Nadine Dorries “Arguably she’s an idiot”
The Conservative MP for Mid Bedfordshire, Nadine Dorries has indicated she'd be prepared to stand on a joint candidacy with the UK Independence Party at the next general election Edwina Currie gives her opinion stating "Arguably she's an idiot" Nadine was invited to appear on the JVS Show but was not available. Listen to the full interview and reaction here... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes...
5m May 16, 2013
5m
FEISTY! Iain Lee and David Atherton debate smoking in pregnancy.
David Atherton, Chairman of Freedom To Choose, tells Iain Lee he doesn't believe smoking in pregnancy is as harmful as scientists say. To listen to the full programme:http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p017wjjb
5m May 13, 2013
5m
JVS speaks to Paul Lamb. He's taking up the legal challenge previously mounted by the late Tony Nicklinson for the right to die with the help of a doctor.
Paul Lamb, 58, from Leeds, has joined forces with the family of Mr Nicklinson, who died in 2012. Earlier this year, Nr Nicklinson's widow Jane won permission to continue the challenge to a High Court ruling against doctor-assisted death. Anti-euthanasia campaigners say the current law protects vulnerable people. JVS asked him what his life was like before his accident. More on this story ht...
4m May 13, 2013
4m
Corin names her baby Zafira after she was born in her car
Corin Stokes from Royston has given her baby girl the middle name 'Zafira' after her Vauxhall people carrier
5m May 10, 2013
5m
The age of consent should be lowered to 12 years old argues a caller to Iain Lee
Steven in Watford tells @IainLee why he thinks people should be allowed to have sex at the age of 12. Hear the full show here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p017lx8n@BBC3CR
5m May 09, 2013
5m
"My 13 year old daughter is terrified of sex"
JVS asks 'Are some people ready to have sex at 13?' on @BBC3CR after Barbara Hewson, leading barrister specialising in reproductive rights, calls for the age of consent to be lowered from 16 to 13. Karen tells JVS of her 13 year old daughter's anxieties about sex. To listen to the full programme, click here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p017k7md
2m May 09, 2013
2m
Did Nadine Dorries consider joining UKIP?
MP for Mid Bedfordshire, Nadine Dorries, is reinstated as a Conservative MP. Roberto Perrone asks her if she ever considered joining UKIP. Click here for the full story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-22457632 To listen to the full programme click here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p017k7mj
35s May 08, 2013
35s
TRY NOT TO LAUGH: Iain Lee finds out what's under Barry from Watford's bed live on air
@IainLee asks @BarryfromWat what's under his bed on @BB3CR. Dennis in Dunstable joins in. It gets heated!Hear the full show here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p017gy6h
5m May 07, 2013
5m
"Where's the red button, where's the red button..."
Jenna 'Bonsai' Benson races for the Treasure and hunts for the red button to end the game. Beds, Herts and Bucks biggest Treasure Quest, every Sunday from 9 on BBC Three Counties Radio See all of the pictures and find out more here... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01765ps #treasurehunt #game #quiz #fun #comedy #challenge #bbc #race #bedfordshire #hertfordshire #buckinghamshire #quest
1m Apr 28, 2013
1m
"If you can find yourself a girlfriend like that you'd be very lucky"
JVS asks 'Should Schools Teach Children a little bit about porn?' on @BBC3CR He speaks to Steve Pope, a psychotherapist who works with porn addicts as young as ten. Later, Mary Clarkson who's from Catholic Voices. And finally, Steve in Letchworth tells Jonathan about his experiences with his three teenage sons. To listen to the full programme, click here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p017289f
3m Apr 26, 2013
3m
Breaking News: Iain Lee swallows a fly live on air
1m Apr 25, 2013
1m
Victor tells JVS "I will pay for Lindsay Sandiford's appeal"
The deadline looms for lawyers hoping to raise £8,000 to launch the appeal for Lindsay Sandiford. Jonathan Vernon-Smith asks if the UK government have done the right thing refusing to pay for her appeal. Victor calls JVS to say "I will pay for Lindsay Sandiford's appeal." Clive Stafford Smith, Director of Reprieve speaks with Victor and Jonathan. #bbc #jvs #bedfordshire #hertfordshire #buckin...
4m Apr 23, 2013
4m
James tells JVS he was moments away from smuggling £100,000 of heroin into Thailand
James in Luton says he believes Lindsay Sandiford should face justice. He was once frightened for his life after being forced to transport £100,000 of Heroin into Thailand. He was aware the penalty was death by lethal injection, hear his incredible story. #bbc #jvs #drugs #lindsaysandiford #bali #crime #heroin #reprieve #illegal Listen to the full interview and more here... http://www.bbc.co...
4m Apr 23, 2013
4m
I'm 32 and addicted to prostitutes
Jay from Milton Keynes tells JVS he has been addicted to prostitutes for the last 15 years. He says it is an addiction he doesn't want and believes it's as bad as any drug. David Lloyd, PCC for Hertfordshire tells BBC Three Counties Radio he is urging people not to buy papers which advertise escort and massage services. He says these adverts are a front for prostitution. #addiction #addict #hel...
4m Apr 22, 2013
4m
"The TV is encouraging my three year old child to play with dog poo!"
Chris tells JVS an advert on TV shows children playing with a toy sausage dog who poops ready for you to scoop it up. The winner is the person to collect the most. Hear more consumer problems on the JVS Show, weekdays from 9 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001xfs2 Listen to the advert. #bbc #jvs #children #advertising #funny #shocking #disgusting #horrible #poo #bedfordshire #hertfordshire #bu...
40s Apr 15, 2013
40s
JVS tells Dame Anne Begg "I lived on £53 a week and it was perfectly doable"
JVS has come to the end of his week living on £53. Hear how he got on and what Dame Anne Begg, Chair for the Work and Pensions Select Committee thinks he should do next. #bbc #jvs #befordshire #hertfordshire #buckighamshire #benefit #challenge #feisty #angry #funny
5m Apr 15, 2013
5m
Tom tells JVS "I see so many benefit scroungers, it makes me want to vomit"
Do you agree with the £500 a week benefit cap? Tom is in his 80's, still working and says his pride stops him claiming benefits. He tells JVS he sees too many people scrounging on benefits and it makes him sick. #bbc #jvs #news #angry #tax #mp #expenses #benefit #government #cap #money #scrounger #bedfordshire #hertfordshire #buckinghamshire
2m Apr 15, 2013
2m
Can Jonathan Vernon-Smith survive on just £53 a week? It's Friday night and JVS is finding the bland meals hard to swallow.
Conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith claimed he could live on £53 a week if he found himself unemployed. JVS took on the challenge following a welfare shake-up which includes cuts to housing benefit for some social housing tenants. All bills, food, transport, clothes and toiletries needed to come out of this budget. Find out what happened next on the JVS Show http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001xf...
2m Apr 15, 2013
2m
Vote for Margaret Thatcher or I won't have sex with you!
Sylvia in High Wycombe tells JVS how she helped campaign for Margaret Thatcher in 1979. She told Women - Go home and tell your husbands to vote for Maggie Thatcher and don't have sex with them until they say yes! Listen to the full interview and more http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p016by8s #margaretthatcher #thatcher #ironlady #baronessthatcher #politics #labour #conservative #vote #pm #primem...
3m Apr 09, 2013
3m
Man trying to discover how he received a mystery three inch deep wound whilst admitted to Bedford Hospital
A man is still seeking answers three years on after receiving a three inch deep wound in his lower back at Bedford Hospital. The hospital acknowledge it happened in A and E after Keith Thompson, from Shefford, was admitted for complications to his epilepsy. He has since suffered from depression and the agony of not knowing what happened to him. The hospital says: "A thorough investigation wa...
3m Apr 05, 2013
3m
"He was like a father to me" - The neighbour of man killed by a fallen tree in Luton tells Iain Lee about his loss.
@IainLee@BBC3CR#SundonPark#Luton Hear the show in full here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0161ssb
3m Apr 04, 2013
3m
Two members of my family were murdered by a man released from psychiatric care
What do you think should happen to Mick Philpott now? During the phone-in Sheila told JVS that she is worried about how he will be sentenced after her experience. LISTEN IN FULL HERE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01601nf #BBC #jvsshow #Philpott #Derbyfire #HouseFireDeaths #Philpottstrial #fire #manslaughter #murder #derbyshire
1m Apr 03, 2013
1m
"I'm so poor, I might have to put my dog down" Paul tells JVS about life on less than £53 a week.
£53 is the lowest amount that a jobseeker under the age of 25 will receive in benefits. The work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith told the BBC he could live on £53 spending money per week. Since making this claim over 25,000 people have gone online to sign a petition calling for Mr Duncan Smith to try living this way for a year. LISTEN IN FULL HERE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0...
55s Apr 02, 2013
55s
Luton Airport will NOT charge for oxygen.
Oliver Jaycock from London Luton Airport talks to JVS about the increase in drop-off charges. It now costs £2 for 15mins in the drop-off zone. Listen to the full interview here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001xfs2 #luton #airport #charges #parking #angry #bedfordshire #bbc #jvsshow
4m Apr 02, 2013
4m
Barry from Watford calls Iain Lee to discuss chickens and today's newspapers
5m Apr 01, 2013
5m